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Kenya
Africa

Like Biden, don't expect Trump to pay much attention to Africa

The US tends to view the continent through a counterterrorism lens and that likely won't change come Jan. 21, 2025

US troops Iraq
Middle East

Veterans: Why we want Trump to keep Iraq withdrawal deal

US troops who deployed to the region tell their stories and why we need to close this chapter

Hezbollah
Middle East

Militant Islam is waning but the root causes endure

Hamas and Hezbollah will continue their 'struggle' despite decreased military capability after Oct. 7

mali
Africa

How the US should respond to Mali’s descent into chaos

An al-Qaida linked group’s recent attacks punt stability further down the road

al-Tanf
Global Crises

23 years of endless wars is enough

A new report shows that unrestricted AUMFs are not the norm

Wagner's Africa momentum tested by deadly clash with Mali rebels
Africa

Wagner's Africa momentum tested by deadly clash with Mali rebels

The loss at Tinzaouaten suggests that Russia’s path to power here is not as simple as pumping in men and money